Larry Dale Sanders

Larry's Story

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Larry Dale Sanders began his journey on August 26, 1949 in Gravette, AR the son of Dessie Mae and Jess Carl Sanders of Sulphur Springs, AR.
Larry married Shirley Wilkins on July 10th, 1970 in Colorado and they spent 38 amazing years together. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, or playing a round of golf with friends, He really liked being outside enjoying nature and would take a trip to the mountains as often as possible to take in all the greatness that God has made. Most of all he loved the Lord, and his family, and nothing was better than a day spent with them. Larry completed his life's journey and went to be with the lord he loved so much on July 28, 2016 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 66. He was an amazing man, leaving a legacy that all who knew him will never forget.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Shirley Sanders.
Those left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy include his children; Larry Dean Sanders of Livingston, MT, Debby Clayton of Tulsa, OK, Randy Edmisten of Sulphur Springs, AR, and Rick Edmisten and wife Maejean of Tahlequah, OK and one sister Beverly Bottorff of Goodman, MO as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and other loved ones.